Kalista Mini Rework idea

Cubical·2/26/2017, 8:24:51 PM·2 votes·814 views

Ever since Kalista has been released she has under a very strong scope from the boards. Her damage was considerably nerfed awhile ago taking her from a must pick to practically dumpster tier. With some small buffs, shes back in a "decent" spot. However her kit in itself is the problem, so i've decided to brain storm an idea up to fix the quintessential problem with her kit. The passive, along with shifting power and making her "bonding" experience more dynamic instead of horizontal.

Also i had to re post this because i posted in the wrong boards :/

Passive [NEW] | The Black Spear

Kalista starts the game off with The Black Spear, a Unique item.** Kalista can Activate this item to bond herself to an ally, becoming Oathsworn. The Black spear will remain in_ Kalista's**_ item slot, and grants **+5 AD **. The Black Spear thirsts for vengeance and gains power as Kalista slays enemys.

  • Every 5 minions killed will grant +2 AD and +1 Armor / MR
  • Every 50 minions will grant +3% Attack Speed
  • Champions kills grant +10 Movement Speed while assists grant +5

⚙ _(Q) Pierce [NEW EFFECT] _

Passive: During the wind up for pierce Kalista can re-position herself and launch herself a short distance in target direction, distance scaling with movement speed_ [with a cap]_ ACTIVE: Kalista hurls a fast and narrow spear, dealing physical damage to the first enemy hit.

(W) Sentinel [NEW MECHANIC]

PASSIVE - Retribution: Killing enemies charges up a sentinel. Gaining one charge for every 10 minions kills and for every 1 champion kill or assist (Kalista can only hold up to 4 at a time). Kalista will honor the death of some one who is truthful and loyal. When her Oathsworn dies her auto attacks deal a small amount bonus damage based on an enemies max health and she gains a small boost in attack speed for 5 seconds

**ACTIVE: Kalista **summons a Sentinel by her side to scout the target area.

(E) Rend [NO CHANGE]

(R) Fate's Call [New Bonus] ACTIVE: Kalista draws her Oathsworn ally next to her, placing them in stasis for 4 seconds. **Kalista ** gains Martial Poise for 5 seconds

During Fate's Call, Kalista's Oathsworn can click on the target location to dash there, stopping at the first enemy hit, Airborne icon knocking up all surrounding enemies and landing themselves at their basic attack range relative to the target hit.****


Thoughts? There was a recent post where is said her passive was the biggest drawback to her being stable. I tried to work with her theme and replace her old passive while recycling it in a unique way. I hope i didnt make her worse. feedback would be nice though!

2 Comments

Möral Support2/26/2017, 8:34:04 PM1 votes

I feel like you have the right idea going, but this is a massive rework, not a small one.

You're changing her playstyle 100%, so the champion might as well get a full rework.

Dynikus2/26/2017, 10:07:02 PM1 votes

Kalista's hopping is pretty much her identity. While it's also what makes her hard to balance, I can't see a way to change that without completely changing her design. I feel like she's actually in a pretty okay place right now